US Bridges

Main ST over Sabuttus River

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.3 MI N of JCT RTE 126 · Structure no. 2480

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,870
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Sabuttus River is a concrete frame carrying Main ST over Sabuttus River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,805 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesMain ST
CrossesSabuttus River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT RTE 126
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.11669, -70.10898
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,870 (2016)
Projected traffic2,805 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Sabuttus River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Sabuttus River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Sabuttus River carry?

About 1,870 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Sabuttus River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Sabuttus River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.